Why Can’t I Leave?

You know something is not right.  You may have tried to leave before, told yourself you were done, or wondered why you keep going back to someone who hurts you.

You may even be asking yourself, “Why can’t I just walk away?”

The answer to these questions has less to do with weakness, love, or willpower than you realize.

A trauma bond creates a powerful emotional attachment to someone who is also causing you pain.  Affection, apologies, promises, and hope can keep you holding on through painful moments, creating a cycle that can be incredibly difficult, but not impossible, to break.

This guide explains what trauma bonding is, how the cycle develops, why leaving can feel so impossible, and how to strengthen yourself so you can walk away.  It also includes Scripture to show that God does not want His children living in abusive relationships.

It is written for the person who may not yet realize that a trauma bond is part of what is keeping them stuck.

If you have been asking yourself, “Why can’t I leave?” there may be a reason you never would have suspected.

Understanding that reason can be the beginning of your healing.